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Fondavela Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Fondavela Hotel offers a peaceful mountain setting with a cooked-to-order breakfast. Enjoy spa services, an outdoor pool, and WiFi throughout. Guests love the on-site coffee shop and consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the rejuvenating experience.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$589
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 43 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Colibrí - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laggus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Green - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Fondavela Hotel

Hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
At Fondavela Hotel, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Fondavela Hotel have perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as safes and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Fonda Hotel
Fonda Vela Hotel
Hotel Fonda
Hotel Fonda Vela Monteverde
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Hotel Fonda Vela Monteverde
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Frequently asked questions

Does Fondavela Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Fondavela Hotel?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fondavela Hotel on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$589.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Fondavela Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fondavela Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fondavela Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Fondavela Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fondavela Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Friends Meeting House and Curi-Cancha Reserve are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Fondavela Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 394 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, safe and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sparkling clean with great pool area. Hard to travel to and from if you don’t have a car. Limited dining options and expensive dinner menu. Other than the pool, not much else to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and grounds delicious food and friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel for visiting Montiverde and Santa Elena!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot!

Beautiful spot, very clean and roomy, fantastic breakfast. I wonky wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here! It’s the best!

From start to finish an absolute delight to stay here! The grounds are gorgeous, the staff are all so kind and helpful, food was good. Loved it! Had a massage too! Highly recommend it’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, close proximity to the reserve and town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Satbir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with beautiful grounds looking across the could forest area. Heated pool was a lovely place to relax after taking trips in the surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very peaceful, clean, well maintained place. I hope to go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with nice pool. Good pool with warm water and kids had a great time. Loved the sunset at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite hotel near the San Jose area and was our third time staying here. Beautiful inside and out. Birds everywhere. Has nice pool areas, restaurants, bars, and shops. Very friendly staff as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful grounds with amazing people. The bed was awful, there is no hot tub, and the food is ok. To me is was a $150 a night room but with a few improvements would justify the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, roads leading to the property is not in great shape but the rooms sure deliver. Food options were limited for vegetarians but they do have options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is well maintained and staff are great. It is a little far from town and the road was not the best. The room did not have air conditioning or a dehumidifier so it was not as comfortable as it could have been. Did not use the pool but it looked nice. Breakfast was great and the service staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shanmugaraja

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Our stay at Fondavela was great. The staffs are very friendly and nice. We should give 5 star for that. Our room was alright. We did see some bugs but given that it is surrounded by forest we can understand that. The restaurant on property was good. We played pool at the bar and relaxed.

8/10 Good

gal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The road leading to the hotel is in a bad condition
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Pritesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food is substandard, the buffet is terrible taste-wise, and the spread is very small, given the hotel's small size. Cleanliness is decent inside but not outside of the room. Its overpriced for the value you get for the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tu Phuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just ok but I see that they are working to improve it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property grounds and great location. Restaurant is overpriced. Hot tubs were out of order during our visit and we found out the hard way that tre “standard” rooms are too small and cramped. The “Standard Comfort” rooms are more spacious and are the ones showcased on the Expedia website as “Standard”
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Heidy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked this hotel. The room itself was very clean and comfortable. We happen to be there during a very windy days and we could hear the wind in the room. It was SUPER windy and we could definitely hear it all. Also, they were doing work on the pool which was close to our room...and every morning at 6am when the workers came in there was A LOT of noise: them yelling, banging, etc... So, it impacted our stay for sure. We didn't sleep to well. Plus, we didn't have access to the pool because they were working on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Caitlyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location is beautiful, but the hotel needs a major renovation. Our room was old, tired, and the bathroom had a clogged drain with cold standing water in the shower when we arrived. There were broken towel racks and things in the room, and it was dark and run down. The two hot tubs did not work. There was poor lighting on the path to walk to our room. The food was limited and not great. Wifi did not work at times. There was a water system issue with no water one night too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I could give Fonda Vela 6 out of 5. The road from Santa Elana was fun, take your time you'll get there. The property was spectacular. Properly placed to enjoy every sunset. About a 25 minutes walk up to Monte Verde Park. Our room was recently renovated and was beautiful. The local coffee in the room was delicious. Beds, shower, views were all perfect. The restaurant on site makes you not want to look any further. Dinner was fantastic. Try the coffee ice cream. Breakfast is included and will prep you for your day of exploration. Freddy (I think his name was) was a gracious host at the restaurant. He even included us in the feeding of Matéo the hotel monkey. The desk can help you book local tours etc. They set us up for ziplining. The property is truely in the clouds. Early mornings and after sunset the mist comes in and makes this property truely magical. If my wife and I ever head back to Monte Verde we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöne Anlage, geräumige Zimmer, großer Pool, gutes Frühstück - hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable beds!!! Beautiful wood floors and decor and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paola Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien la verdad, solo uno que otro bicho
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025